Marvin Long, 80, of rural Searsboro, passed away Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021, at his home. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Apr. 10, at Holland-Coble Funeral Home in New Sharon. Burial was in Friends Cemetery in New Sharon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Sharon Fire and Rescue or Camp Sunnyside.
Marvin Dean Long, the son of Clifford and Betty (Hunt) Long, was born Sept. 10, 1940, on the family farm west of Lacey. He graduated from Lacey High School in 1958. Oct. 2, 1960, Marvin was united in marriage to Connie Stoneking. To this union, five children were born: Jeffrey, Debi, Jim, Steve, and Bryan. After they were married, Marvin and Connie lived in Marengo, and he worked for Amana Refrigeration and also farmed before purchasing an acreage near Searsboro. Marvin drove straight truck for a few years and then worked for Vermeer Manufacturing, retiring after 35 years. Marvin was a horse enthusiast and enjoyed going on trail rides and showing horses. Family was important to Marvin, and he stayed busy attending his grandchildren’s activities. He was also a member of the Union Mills Christian Church.
His legacy will be cherished by his wife of 60 years, Connie Long of Searsboro; his children: Jeffrey (Mary) Long of New Sharon, Debi (Jim) Staples of Montezuma, Jim (Tanya) Long of New Sharon, Steve (Terri) Long of New Sharon, and Bryan (Jolene) Long of Eddyville; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grand-children; three siblings: Eugene (Barb) Long of Montezuma, Sally Galbraith of Saylorville, and Dennis Long of Montezuma.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents.
